Matthew 20:25

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.

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KJV

King James Version

But Jesus called them [unto him], and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.

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WEB

World English Bible

But Jesus summoned them, and said, “You know that the rulers of the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.

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ASV

American Standard Version

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

But Jesus, having summoned them, said, “You⁺ know that the rulers of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and the great ones exercise authority over them.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Matthew 20

²³ “You will indeed drink My cup,” Jesus said. “But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom My Father has prepared them.”

²⁴ When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.

²⁵ But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.

²⁶ It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

²⁷ and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave—

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